2024 Toyota Highlander vs 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander at James Toyota
2024 Toyota Highlander vs 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander in Timmins, ON
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is an all-new SUV that sits in between the full-size Toyota Sequoia and midsize Toyota Highlander in the brand’s model lineup. Both offering three-rows of seats and ample cargo space, the Highlander and Grand Highlander are ideal vehicles for families who are always on the go. Continue reading below as our team here at James Toyota discuss the similarities and differences of these two reliable, efficient and practical SUVs.
Exterior & Interior Dimensions
Although both vehicles offer three-rows of seats, the Highlander is slightly smaller than the Grand Highlander in virtually all dimensions, both inside and out. Toyota engineers made the most of the Grand Highlander’s modest 100mm of additional wheelbase, giving the vehicle a larger rear cargo compartment and more space to stretch out for all three rows of seats.
| Specifications | 2024 Toyota Highlander | 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander |
| Length (mm/in) | 4,951 / 194.9 | 5,115 / 201.3 |
| Width (mm/in) | 1,931 / 76.0 | 1,990 / 78.3 |
| Height (mm/in) | 1,730 / 68.1 | 1,780 / 70.1 |
| Wheelbase (mm/in) | 2,850 / 112.2 | 2,950 / 116.1 |
| Ground Clearance (mm/in) | 203 / 8.0 | 203 / 8.0 |
| Front Headroom (mm/in) | 1,046.5 / 41.2 | 1,054.1 / 41.5 |
| 2nd Row Headroom (mm/in) | 1,000.8 / 39.4 | 1,016 / 40.0 |
| 3rd Row Headroom (mm/in) | 917 / 36.1 | 944.9 / 37.2 |
| Front Legroom (mm/in) | 1,066.8 / 42.0 | 1,059.2 / 41.7 |
| 2nd Row Legroom (mm/in) | 983 / 38.7 | 1,003.3 / 39.5 |
| 3rd Row Legroom (mm/in) | 711.2 / 28.0 | 889 / 33.5 |
| Cargo Capacity Behind 1st Row (L/cu-ft) | 2,141.2 / 84.3 | 2,761 / 97.5 |
| Cargo Capacity Behind 2nd Row (L/cu-ft) | 1,229.4 / 48.4 | 1,640 / 57.9 |
| Cargo Capacity Behind 3rd Row (L/cu-ft) | 453 / 16.0 | 586 / 20.7 |
Performance & Capability
When it comes to performance, the both vehicles share the same gasoline and hybrid powertrains, apart from the all-new 2.4-litre Hybrid MAX system that’s exclusively available on the 2024 Grand Highlander. Both SUVs return similar gasoline and hybrid fuel efficiency metrics, with the larger Grand Highlander taking a slight hit due to its added size and weight.
| Specifications | 2024 Toyota Highlander | 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander |
| Engines | Gasoline: 2.4L Turbo 4-Cylinder
Hybrid: 2.5L Hybrid Synergy Drive 4-Cylinder |
Gasoline: 2.4L Turbo 4-Cylinder
Hybrid: 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder Hybrid MAX: 2.4L Hybrid MAX Turbo 4-Cylinder |
| Horsepower | Gasoline: 265
Hybrid: 243 |
Gasoline: 265
Hybrid: 243 Hybrid MAX: 362 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | Gasoline: 310
Hybrid: 175 |
Gasoline: 310
Hybrid: 175 Hybrid MAX: 400 |
| Towing Capacity (kgs/lbs) | Gasoline: 2,268 / 5,000
Hybrid: 1,588 / 3,500 |
Gasoline: 2,268 / 5,000
Hybrid: 1,588 / 3,500 Hybrid MAX: 2,268 / 5,000 |
| Fuel Economy (L/100km) (City/Hwy/Combined) | Gasoline: 11.8 / 8.6 / 10.3
Hybrid: 6.6 / 6.8 / 6.7 |
Gasoline: 11.2 / 8.6 / 10.0
Hybrid: 6.6 / 7.4 / 7.0 Hybrid MAX: 9.0 / 8.8 / 8.8 |
Safety & Technology
Toyota engineers designed both vehicles with safety as a top priority, that’s why they’ve equipped both SUVs with Toyota Safety Sense™ (TSS™), the brand's suite of standard safety and driver assistance technologies. The 2024 Highlander features TSS™ 2.5+, while the 2024 Grand Highlander receives the more advanced TSS™ 3.0 system. For more information about the differences between these two advanced systems, read out dedicated Toyota Safety Sense™ blogs, here.
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